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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,481.52, 6,186.08 and 2,618.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,481.52, 6,186.08 and 2,618.52 is: 3,614.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,481.52 : 6,186.08 = 2,618.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,481.52/6,186.08 = 2,618.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,481.52x = 6,186.08 × 2,618.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,481.52x = 16,198,374.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,198,374.20/4,481.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,614.48

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